12 4G vs 13+ 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Realme 13+ 5G

The 13+ 5G wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the 12 4G it's also the sounder buy at $8.07 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · 13+ 5G 70 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Realme 12 4G $175

Buy with care$7.16/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Realme 13+ 5G $215

Buy with care$8.07/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 4G 7013+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 4G 3613+ 5G 58

The 13+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 4G 5513+ 5G 67

The 13+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

12 4G 8013+ 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

12 4G 2913+ 5G 32

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

12 4G 6313+ 5G 70

Overall value goes to the 13+ 5G at $8.07 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 4G	13+ 5G
Price (street)	$175	$215
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	80W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm	161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm
Weight	187 g	185 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP65
Supported until	Jul 2028	Sep 2028

12 4G full verdict →13+ 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.